Paula Radcliffe is to become the new coaching adviser for a former Nike Oregon Project runner just weeks after drawing criticism over her response to the Alberto Salazar ban.

Britains former marathon world record holder who is sponsored by Nike had faced scrutiny after suggesting the US Anti-Doping Agency was trying maybe to regain a little bit of face by throwing Salazar out of athletics for four years following its failed pursuit of sprinter Christian Coleman.

In fact, the investigation into the coach had begun years before it emerged Coleman had missed three drugs tests. On Wednesday Jordan Hasay, 28, the second-fastest American woman over the marathon, announced on her Instagram page that she was excited and honoured to have Paula Radcliffe as my coaching adviser.

Hasay, who has left the disbanded Nike Oregon Project, added: I look forward to working with Paula, whose expertise in being the former world record holder in the marathon is unparalleled. I have always looked up to Paula as a pioneer for what is possible in the marathon, and most importantly in being a kind and inspiring person in life. I hope to follow in her footsteps as I continue my journey in the sport.

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